15-24-2
Section 15-24-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) COURT. The court having jurisdiction over the offense charged. (2) DEFENDANT. Any person accused of a criminal offense against state laws. (3) INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSON. A person with significant subaverage general intellectual functioning resulting in or associated with concurrent impairments in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period, as measured by appropriate standardized testing instruments. (Acts 1985, No. 85-652, p. 1020, §2.)...
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38-9-2
Section 38-9-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ABUSE. The infliction of physical pain, injury, or the willful deprivation by a caregiver or other person of services necessary to maintain mental and physical health. (2) ADULT IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES. A person 18 years of age or older whose behavior indicates that he or she is mentally incapable of adequately caring for himself or herself and his or her interests without serious consequences to himself or herself or others, or who, because of physical or mental impairment, is unable to protect himself or herself from abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse by others, and who has no guardian, relative, or other appropriate person able, willing, and available to assume the kind and degree of protection and supervision required under the circumstances. (3) CAREGIVER. An individual who has the responsibility for the care of a protected...
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44-2-10
Section 44-2-10 Text of compact. The Interstate Compact for Juveniles is enacted into law and entered into with all jurisdictions mutually adopting the compact in the form substantially as follows: THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES Article I. Purpose. The compacting states to this interstate compact recognize that each state is responsible for the proper supervision or return of juveniles, delinquents and status offenders who are on probation or parole and who have absconded, escaped or run away from supervision and control and in so doing have endangered their own safety and the safety of others. The compacting states also recognize that each state is responsible for the safe return of juveniles who have run away from home and in doing so have left their state of residence. The compacting states also recognize that Congress, by enacting the Crime Control Act, 4 U.S.C. Section 112 (1965), has authorized and encouraged compacts for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in the...
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15-22-1.1
Section 15-22-1.1 Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. Whereas: The Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers was established in 1937, it is the earliest corrections "compact" established among the states and has not been amended since its adoption over 62 years ago; Whereas: This compact is the only vehicle for the controlled movement of adult parolees and probationers across state lines, and it currently has jurisdiction over more than a quarter of a million offenders; Whereas: The complexities of the compact have become more difficult to administer, and many jurisdictions have expanded supervision expectations to include currently unregulated practices such as victim input, victim notification requirements, and sex offender registration; Whereas: After hearings, national surveys, and a detailed study by a task force appointed by the National Institute of Corrections, the overwhelming recommendation has been to amend the document to bring about...
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15-24-3
Section 15-24-3 Filing of affidavit that defendant is intellectually disabled. Following the arrest and detention of any person for an offense against the laws of this state, either the defendant or the state may, by verified affidavit filed with the court having jurisdiction, establish that the defendant is a person who has been identified as intellectually disabled and has received or is presently receiving services through the Department of Mental Health, a program certified by the Department of Mental Health, or the Department of Education. (Acts 1985, No. 85-652, p. 1020, §3.)...
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15-20A-4
Section 15-20A-4 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADULT SEX OFFENDER. A person convicted of a sex offense. (2) CHILD. A person who has not attained the age of 12. (3) CHILDCARE FACILITY. A licensed child daycare center, a licensed childcare facility, or any other childcare service that is exempt from licensing pursuant to Section 38-7-3, if it is sufficiently conspicuous that a reasonable person should know or recognize its location or its address has been provided to local law enforcement. (4) CONVICTION. A verdict or finding of guilt as the result of a trial, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or an Alford plea regardless of whether adjudication was withheld. Conviction includes, but is not limited to, a conviction in a United States territory, a conviction in a federal or military tribunal, including a court martial conducted by the Armed Forces of the United States, a conviction for an offense committed...
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12-15-701
Section 12-15-701 Definitions; applicability of prostitution statutes; procedures. (a) For the purposes of this section, sexually exploited child shall mean an individual under the age of 18 years who is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and who has been subjected to sexual exploitation because he or she is any of the following: (1) A victim of the crime of human trafficking sexual servitude as provided in Section 13A-6-150, et seq. (2) Engaged in prostitution as provided in Section 13A-12-120 or 13A-12-121. (3) A victim of the crime of promoting prostitution as provided in Section 13A-12-111, 13A-12-112, or 13A-12-113. (b) A sexually exploited child may not be adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a crime of prostitution as provided in Section 13A-12-120 or 13A-12-121, or any municipal ordinance prohibiting such acts. (c) In any proceeding based upon a child's arrest for an act of prostitution, there is a presumption that the child satisfies the definition of a sexually...
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45-37A-160.01
Section 45-37A-160.01 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPLICATION FEE. A one-time administrative fee imposed by the City of Fultondale as a condition precedent to participation in a pretrial diversion program. (2) CITY PROSECUTOR. The person or persons charged with the responsibility of prosecuting cases in the City of Fultondale Municipal Court or any legal staff employed by the city prosecutor. (3) LAW ENFORCEMENT. As defined in subdivision (1) of Section 41-8A-1. (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. As defined in subdivision (15) of Section 36-25-1, whether employed in the State of Alabama or elsewhere. (5) MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. The Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Fultondale duly appointed by the city council in accordance with Section 12-14-30, or a special judge appointed by the Mayor of the City of Fultondale in accordance with Section 12-14-34. (6) OFFENDER. Any person charged with a criminal...
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45-37A-240.21
Section 45-37A-240.21 Definitions. For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPLICATION FEE. A one-time administrative fee imposed by the City of Hoover as a condition precedent to participation in a pretrial diversion program. (2) CITY PROSECUTOR. The person or persons charged with the responsibility of prosecuting cases in the City of Hoover Municipal Court or any legal staff employed by the city prosecutor. (3) LAW ENFORCEMENT. As defined in subdivision (1) of Section 41-8A-1. (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. As defined in subdivision (15) of Section 36-25-1, whether employed in the State of Alabama or elsewhere. (5) MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. The Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Hoover duly appointed by the city council in accordance with Section 12-14-30, or a special judge appointed by the Mayor of the City of Hoover in accordance with Section 12-14-34. (6) OFFENDER. Any person charged with a criminal offense, including, but...
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45-37A-270.21
Section 45-37A-270.21 Definitions. For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPLICATION FEE. A one-time administrative fee imposed by the City of Irondale as a condition precedent to participation in a pretrial diversion program. (2) CITY PROSECUTOR. The person or persons charged with the responsibility of prosecuting cases in the City of Irondale Municipal Court or any legal staff employed by the city prosecutor. (3) LAW ENFORCEMENT. As defined in subdivision (1) of Section 41-8A-1. (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. As defined in subdivision (15) of Section 36-25-1, whether employed in the State of Alabama or elsewhere. (5) MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. The Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Irondale duly appointed by the city council in accordance with Section 12-14-30, or a special judge appointed by the Mayor of the City of Irondale in accordance with Section 12-14-34. (6) OFFENDER. Any person charged with a criminal offense,...
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